Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Black Devle fishing spoon #23611

Polished nickel plating on the reverse side of this 1/3 oz (9g) spoon carries the deeply stamped "DARDEVLE SPINNY U.S.A." mark, a clear indicator of its heritage from Eppinger’s Michigan facility. The front is finished in the striking Black Devle color scheme, where vertical black and white bands meet the vintage devil head graphic. This specific specimen remains in 5/5 condition, retaining its luster across the concave metal body and the original treble hook hardware. Sized at 1 3/4" (4.5 cm), the Spinnie was developed to provide light-tackle anglers a scaled-down version of the legendary casting spoon that Lou Eppinger first crafted in 1906. Identifiable by product code 23611, the lure’s hardware is securely attached via a split ring, reflecting the brand's commitment to durability for casting and trolling applications.